Steven Akins
Summary
Dedicated Hospice Chaplain with expertise in grief counseling and spiritual care. Skilled in facilitating meaningful memorial services and providing compassionate support to patients and families during end-of-life transitions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Chaplain/ Bereavement coordinator
Casa de la Luz
Tucson
10.2015 - Current
- Provided spiritual support to patients and families during end-of-life transitions.
- Facilitated grief counseling sessions for individuals and groups, fostering healing and resilience during hospice care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create holistic care plans for patients.
- Conducted memorial services that honored deceased patients, providing families a meaningful way to celebrate their lives.
- Offered emotional support through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Developed resources that equipped families with tools and strategies to navigate loss and bereavement challenges.
- Collaborated closely with individuals to understand unique issues and identify spiritual needs.
Pastoral Care coordinator
St Andrews Presbyterian
Tucson
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Facilitated groups to deliver care and support to congregation members.
- Created system for supporting individuals in need within congregation.
- Collaborated with head of staff to define and guide program direction.
- Attended staff meetings to identify individuals needing visits.
Solo Pastor
First Presbyterian Church
Rushville
10.2007 - 09.2014
- Developed weekly sermons and delivered them during Sunday services.
- Provided pastoral care by visiting, counseling, and praying with church members, fostering spiritual growth and support.
- Met with individuals seeking counseling or advice on personal matters.
- Oversaw daily ministry operations, planning and coordinating activities to strengthen community engagement.
- Developed and facilitated community outreach programs, enhancing support for local families in need.
- Participated in ministerial conferences and other professional development opportunities.
Education
Master's of Divinity - Theology
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Austin05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-1999
Skills
- Grief counseling
- Spiritual care
- Memorial service planning
- Interfaith ministry
- Spiritual guidance
- Effective communication
- Active listening
Timeline
Pastoral Care coordinator
St Andrews Presbyterian
10.2018 - 03.2020
Hospice Chaplain/ Bereavement coordinator
Casa de la Luz
10.2015 - Current
Solo Pastor
First Presbyterian Church
10.2007 - 09.2014
Master's of Divinity - Theology
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University